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{{Infobox NFL biography
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| name = Qadry Ismail
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* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|1993}}–{{NFL Year|1996}})
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* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|1997}})*
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ([[1993 NFL season|1993]]–[[1996 NFL season|1996]])
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ([[1997 NFL season|1997]])
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1997}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ([[1997 NFL season|1997]])
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|1998}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ([[1998 NFL season|1998]])
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|1999}}–{{NFL Year|2001}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2002}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ([[1999 NFL season|1999]]–[[2001 NFL season|2001]])
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ([[2002 NFL season|2002]])
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| highlights =
* [[Peach Bowl]] champion ([[1989 Peach Bowl|1989]])
* [[Aloha Bowl]] champion ([[1990 Aloha Bowl|1990]])
* [[Hall of Fame Bowl]] champion ([[1992 Hall of Fame Bowl|1992]])
* [[Fiesta Bowl]] champion ([[1993 Fiesta Bowl|1993]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXV|XXXV]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXV|XXXV]])
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| pfr = I/IsmaQa00
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'''Qadry "The Missile" Ismail''' (born November 8, 1970) is a former [[National Football League]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[Green Bay Packers]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], and the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in a 10-year career that lasted from 1993 to 2002.<ref>[http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ISMAIQAD01 Qadry Ismail]. databaseFootball.com</ref> Ismail won [[Super Bowl XXXV]] with [[Baltimore]] in the 2000 season.
'''Qadry Rahmadan''' "'''The Missile'''" '''Ismail''' (born November 8, 1970) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He was drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in the second round (52nd overall) of the [[1993 NFL draft]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]].


He also played for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Baltimore Ravens]] (with which he won [[Super Bowl XXXV]]), and the [[Indianapolis Colts]].
==early years==


==Early years==
Qadry Ismail born on November 8th 1970 in Newark, NJ the son of Ibrahim and Fat'ma Ismail. In 1985 Ismail moved to [[Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania]] and attended [[Elmer L. Meyers Junior/Senior High School]] while living with his grandmother Laura Bauknight. Qadry, along with his older brother Raghib, would find himself being named the Inaugural recipient of the Martin Luther King Youth Leadership Award given by the local chapter of the NAACP of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Qadry Rahmadan Ismail<ref>{{cite news |title=Packers receiver Ismail again must defend his honor before NFL critics |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20869339/packers_receiver_ismail_again_must/ |last=Jackel |first=Peter |newspaper=The Journal Times |location=[[Racine, Wisconsin]] |date=August 3, 1997 |page=15 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=June 11, 2018}} {{free access}}</ref> born on November 8, 1970 in [[Newark, New Jersey]] the son of Ibrahim and Fat'ma Ismail. In 1985, Ismail moved to [[Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania]] and attended [[Elmer L. Meyers Junior/Senior High School]] while living with his grandmother Laura Bauknight. He, along with his older brother [[Raghib Ismail|Raghib]], would find himself being named the inaugural recipient of the [[Martin Luther King, Jr.|Martin Luther King]] Youth Leadership Award given by the local chapter of the [[NAACP]] of Northeast Pennsylvania. In addition to playing [[high school football]], he also ran [[Track & field|track]].
Ismail enjoyed a successful scholastic athletic career while attending [[Elmer L. Meyers Junior/Senior High School]]


As a member of the track team, he was ranked the nations best high school [[Hurdles|hurdler]] by ''[[Track & Field News]]'' in 1988. He finished first at the 110m [[high hurdles]] Golden West Invitational. He was also a two time state team champion in track and field. He was a six time [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] AA State champion in the 110m high hurdles, 300m intermediate hurdles, and [[4x100]]. He was a two time PIAA AA silver medalist in the [[4x400]], as well as a bronze medalist in the 110m high hurdles. He was a four time PIAA Distric II team champion, and 12 time PIAA District II champion. He also earned two WVC team conference championships.
* Ranked the #1 high school hurdler in the US by Track & Field News (1988)
* Inducted into the PIAA coaches association Hall of Fame
* 1st Place Finisher 110m HH Golden West Invitational
* 2x State team champion track and field E.L. Meyers h.s.
* 6x PIAA AA State Champion 110m HH, 300m Int hurdles, 4x100m
* 2x PIAA AA Silver medalist 4x400m
* Bronze medalist 110m hh
* 4x PIAA Dist II team champion
* 12x PIAA Dist II champion
* 2x WVC team conference champion
* 2x All-Scholastic football WR, DB
* Citizens Voice Top !00 Athlete of the Century
* 1988 Athlete of the year Citizens Voice & Times Leader


As a member of the football team, he was a two time All-scholastic selection as a wide receiver and [[defensive back]]. He was inducted into the PIAA Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was named the 1988 Athlete of the Year by ''[[The Citizens' Voice]]'' and the ''[[Times Leader]]''.
==College Years==


==College career==
Ismail would go on to star in football and track at [[Syracuse University]]. Ismail was the First two sport All-American at Syracuse since Jim Brown in 1967.
Ismail attended [[Syracuse University]], where he was a member of the [[Syracuse Orange football|football]] team as well as track team. Ismail was the first two sport All-American at Syracuse since [[Jim Brown]] in 1967.


As a member of the track team, Ismail was an All-American in the indoor 55m hurdles, as well as the outdoor 110m hurdles. He was also an IC4A 110m hurdle, and 55m hurdle champion. He was also the [[Big East]] champion in the 110m hurdles, as well as the 55m hurdle. He also set the school record in the 55m hurldes. He was also the Big East champion in the 4x400. He was also the school record holder for the 4x400.
* All-American Indoor 55m hurdler
* All-American Outdoor 110m hurdler
* IC4A 110m hurdle champion
* IC4A 55m hurdle champion
* Big East 110m hurdle champion
* Big East 55m hurdle champion
* Syracuse record holder 55m hurdles
* 4x400m Big East champion
* SU record holder 4X400m
* 5x Bowl Winner
* 1991 All-American Kick Returner
* 1st Team All-Big East WR
* 1st Team All-Big East K.O.R.
* 2nd Team All-Big East WR


As a member of the football team, Ismail was an All-American selection as a [[kick returner]] in [[1991 Syracuse Orangemen football team|1991]]. He was also a first team All-Big East selection as a wide receiver and kickoff returner, and a second team all-Big East selection as wide receiver.
==NFL career==


===Career statistics===
Drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] with the 52nd pick in the Second Round of the 1993 [[National Football League|NFL]] Draft, Qadry Ismail became the highest draft pick from Syracuse since [[Art Monk]]. In 1999, Qadry was voted Number 22 on the list of top 100 athletes by the Citizen’s Voice, a [[Wyoming Valley]] Newspaper. Ismail had some success in [[Minnesota]], including 696 yards and five touchdowns in 1995.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"|Year !! rowspan="2"|Team !! colspan="2"|Games !! colspan="5"|Receiving !! colspan="5"|Rushing !! colspan="5"|Returns !! colspan="2"|Fumbles
|-
! G !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Lng !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! KR !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[1989 NCAA Division I-A football season|1989]] || [[1989 Syracuse Orangemen football team|SYR]]
| 11 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 33 || 738 || 22.4 || -- || 0 || -- || --
|-
! [[1990 NCAA Division I-A football season|1990]] || [[1990 Syracuse Orangemen football team|SYR]]
| 11 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 32 || 699 || 21.8 || -- || 0 || -- || --
|-
! [[1991 NCAA Division I-A football season|1991]] || [[1991 Syracuse Orangemen football team|SYR]]
| 11 || -- || 37 || 693 || 18.7 || 3 || -- || 12 || 216 || 18.0 || -- || 3 || 19 || 475 || 25.0 || -- || 1 || -- || --
|-
! [[1992 NCAA Division I-A football season|1992]] || [[1992 Syracuse Orangemen football team|SYR]]
| 11 || -- || 36 || 625 || 17.4 || 2 || -- || 22 || 217 || 9.9 || -- || 3 || 21 || 378 || 18.0 || -- || 0 || -- || --
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;"
! colspan="2"|Career<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/qadry-ismail-1.html |title= Qadry Ismail College Stats |website=Sports-Reference.com |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref>!! 44 !! -- !! 73 !! 1,318 !! 18.1 !! 5 !! -- !! 34 !! 433 !! 12.7 !! -- !! 6 !! 105 !! 2,290 !! 21.8 !! -- !! 1 !! -- !! --
|}

==Professional career==
Ismail was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the [[1993 NFL draft]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]], becoming the highest drafted Syracuse player since [[Art Monk]].


In 1999, he was voted Number 22 on the list of top 100 athletes by the ''Citizen’s Voice''.
Ismail played for the [[Green Bay Packers]], [[Miami Dolphins]], and [[New Orleans Saints]] over the next three years.


However, in 1999 with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Ismail led the team with 68 catches, 1,105 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, including career-high 258 yards in one game against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. What might have been the high-water mark of Ismail's career and potential crowning moment came on January 28, 2001, when the [[Baltimore Ravens]] defeated the [[New York Giants]] 34-7 in [[Tampa, Florida]] in [[Super Bowl XXXV]]. Ismail caught a 47-yard reception and earned his first [[Super Bowl ring]]. In 2001, Ismail again posted 1,000 yards for [[Baltimore]].
In 1999 with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Ismail led the team with 68 catches, 1,105 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, including career-high 258 yards in one game against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. What might have been the high-water mark of Ismail's career and potential crowning moment came on January 28, 2001, when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the [[New York Giants]] 34-7 in [[Tampa, Florida]] in [[Super Bowl XXXV]]. Ismail caught a 47-yard reception and earned his first [[Super Bowl ring]]


In 2002, Ismail signed a 1-year deal with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as a #2 [[wide receiver]] before retiring after posting 462 receiving yards and three touchdowns in his lone season with [[Indianapolis]].
In 2002, Ismail signed a one-year deal with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as a #2 [[wide receiver]] behind [[Marvin Harrison]].<ref>{{cite news
|title=Colts release Ismail for cap savings |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20870455/colts_release_ismail_for_cap_savings/ |last=Chappell |first=Mike |newspaper=[[Indianapolis Star]] |location=[[Indianapolis, Indiana]] |date=February 27, 2002 |page=2 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=June 11, 2018}} {{free access}}</ref>


===NFL statistics===
===Career statistics===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! Year !! Team !! Games !! Receptions !! Yards !! Yards per Reception !! Longest Reception !! Touchdowns !! First Downs !! Fumbles !! Fumbles Lost
! rowspan="2"|Year !! rowspan="2"|Team !! colspan="2"|Games !! colspan="5"|Receiving !! colspan="5"|Rushing !! colspan="5"|Returns !! colspan="2"|Fumbles
|-
|-
! G !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Lng !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! KR !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Fum !! Lost
| [[1993 NFL season|1993]] || [[1993 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]] || 15 || 19 || 212 || 11.2 || 37 || 1 || 13 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
| [[1994 NFL season|1994]] || [[1994 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]] || 16 || 45 || 696 || 15.5 || 65 || 5 || 28 || 0 || 0
! {{NFL Year|1993}} || [[1993 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| 15 || 3 || 19 || 212 || 11.2 || 1 || 37 || 3 || 14 || 4.7 || 6 || 0 || 42 || 902 || 21.5 || 47 || 0 || 1 || 1
|-
|-
| [[1995 NFL season|1995]] || [[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]] || 16 || 32 || 597 || 18.7 || 85 || 3 || 19 || 1 || 1
! {{NFL Year|1994}} || [[1994 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| 16 || 3 || 45 || 696 || 15.5 || 5 || 65 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 35 || 807 || 23.1 || 61 || 0 || 2 || 2
|-
|-
| [[1996 NFL season|1996]] || [[1996 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]] || 16 || 22 || 351 || 16.0 || 54 || 3 || 19 || 0 || 0
! {{NFL Year|1995}} || [[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| 16 || 1 || 32 || 597 || {{Yes|18.7}} || 3 || {{Yes|85}} || 1 || 7 || 7.0 || 7 || 0 || 42 || {{Yes|1,037}} || 24.7 || 71 || 0 || 3 || 2
|-
|-
! {{NFL Year|1996}} || [[1996 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| [[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[1999 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]] || 16 || 68 || 1,105 || 16.3 || 76 || 6 || 49 || 2 || 0
| 16 || 2 || 22 || 351 || 16.0 || 3 || 54 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 28 || 527 || 18.8 || 32 || 0 || 2 || 0
|-
|-
! {{NFL Year|1997}} || [[1997 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| [[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[2000 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]] || 15 || 49 || 655 || 13.4 || 53 || 5 || 38 || 0 || 0
| 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 166 || 20.8 || 27 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! {{NFL Year|1998}} || [[1998 New Orleans Saints|NO]]
| [[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[2001 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]] || 16 || 74 || 1,059 || 14.3 || 77 || 7 || 50 || 1 || 1
| 10 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 28 || 590 || 21.1 || 39 || 0 || 2 || 1
|-
|-
! {{NFL Year|1999}} || [[1999 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| [[2002 NFL season|2002]] || [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]] || 14 || 44 || 462 || 10.5 || 42 || 3 || 23 || 0 || 0
| 16 || 16 || 68 || {{Yes|1,105}} || 16.3 || 6 || 76 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 4 || 55 || 13.8 || 19 || 0 || 2 || 0
|-
|-
! {{NFL Year|2000}} || [[2000 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| Career || || 134 || 353 || 5,137 || 14.6 || 85 || 33 || 239 || 4 || 2
| 15 || 13 || 49 || 655 || 13.4 || 5 || 53 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 51 || 25.5 || 38 || 0 || 0 || 0
|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Qadry Ismail Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/387/qadry-ismail|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
! {{NFL Year|2001}} || [[2001 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 15 || {{Yes|74}} || 1,059 || 14.3 || {{Yes|7}} || 77 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1
|-
! {{NFL Year|2002}} || [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 14 || 14 || 44 || 462 || 10.5 || 3 || 42 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;"
! colspan="2"|Career<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Qadry Ismail Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/387/qadry-ismail|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref>!! 137 !! 68 !! 353 !! 5,137 !! 14.6 !! 33 !! 85 !! 5 !! 25 !! 5.0 !! 7 !! 0 !! 189 !! 4,135 !! 21.9 !! 71 !! 0 !! 13 !! 7
|}


==Personal life==
==Broadcast career==
After retiring from the NFL, Ismail began a career in broadcasting, spending time with [[Comcast Sports Net]], [[BET]] ''[[College football on television#Cable stations|Black College Football]]'', and [[ESPN]] before becoming part of the Ravens’ broadcast team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/sports/at-ravens-roost-ismail-dishes-on-why-football-matters/article_ddb290aa-4050-11e8-a557-3f5a073b9f6f.html |title=At Ravens Roost, Ismail dishes on why football matters |last=Parasiliti |first=Bob |date=April 14, 2018 |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> In March 2017, it was announced that Ismail would be a [[color commentator]] for the [[Baltimore Brigade]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/03/21/santana-moss-will-do-color-commentary-for-washingtons-arena-football-league-team/ |title=Santana Moss will do color commentary for Washington’s Arena Football League team |publisher=washingtonpost.com |date=March 21, 2017 |access-date=March 22, 2017 |author=Allen, Scott}}</ref>
Qadry Ismail is the brother of [[Raghib Ismail|Raghib]] and [[Sulaiman Ismail|Sulaiman]]. He has three children Qalea, Qadry, and Qadir from his marriage to Holly Oslander Ismail. Ismail is a sports performance coach (Missile Training) at the Sports Factory in Bel Air, MD. He has worked with hundreds of athletes helping them improve on their fitness and speed.
Ismail: USATF Level 1 certified coach, Qualified functional TRX RIP Trainer instructor, MORR certified Sports Performance coach, Certified Olympic Weightlifting coach, Trigger Point Myofascial Compression Certified, GAIN member
Ismail currently is the head coach of the Patterson Mill High School boys track and field team 2011-2018.
His daughter, Qalea, plays basketball at Princeton University.
His son, Qadry, Plays football (wr) at Mercyhurst University.
His son, Qadir, signed to play (QB) football at Villanova.


==Personal life==
Ismail was present during the Ravens [[Super Bowl XXXV]] reunion in 2010.
Ismail is the brother of [[Raghib Ismail|Raghib "The Rocket" Ismail]] and [[Sulaiman Ismail|Sulaiman "The Bomb" Ismail]]. He has three children Qalea, Qadry, and Qadir from his marriage to Holly Oslander Ismail. Ismail is a sports performance coach (Missile Training) at the Sports Factory in Bel Air, Maryland. He has worked with hundreds of athletes helping them improve on their fitness and speed.

==Broadcast career TV & radio==

Qadry Ismail's post-NFL career has been an extensive media one in both television and radio.
*In March 2017, it was announced that Ismail would be a [[color commentator]] for the [[Baltimore Brigade]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/03/21/santana-moss-will-do-color-commentary-for-washingtons-arena-football-league-team/ | title=Santana Moss will do color commentary for Washington’s Arena Football League team | publisher=washingtonpost.com | date=March 21, 2017 | accessdate=March 22, 2017 | author=Allen, Scott}}</ref>
*Ismail has been an NFL analyst for [[Comcast Sports Net]] [[NBC Sports Washington]]
*Studio shows: "Training Camp Daily" and "Football Central" "Sports Talk Live" 2012-2016; "Ravens Post-Game Extra" 2003-2005.
*College football color commentator for Comcast SportsNet C.A.A. broadcasts 2013-2017.


Ismail served as the head coach of the [[Patterson Mill High School]] boys track and field team from 2011-2018. His daughter, Qalea, plays [[basketball]] at [[Princeton University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=9785 |title=2015-2016 W. Basetball Roster {{|}} Qalea Ismail |website=GoPrincetonTigers.com |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> In 2017, his son, Qadry, began playing wide receiver at [[Mercyhurst University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hurstathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=9549&path=football |title=Mercyhurst Athletics - Qadry Ismail |website=HusrtAthletics.com |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> In December 2017, his son, Qadir, signed to play [[quarterback]] at [[Villanova Wildcats football|Villanova]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vuhoops.com/2017/12/20/16803196/villanova-football-national-signing-day-2017-quarterback-qadir-ismail-signs-letter-of-intent |title=Quarterback Qadir Ismail signs Letter of intent |last=Rapay |first=Eugene |website=VUHoops.com |date=December 20, 2017 |access-date=June 11, 2017}}</ref>
*Ismail worked for [[ESPN]] 2003-2009
*He was an NFL studio analyst on [[ESPN]] and [[ESPNEWS]] his roles included co-host on "The Blitz", as well as analyst on "SportsCenter"
*He was also co-host of ESPN radio "Countdown to Kickoff" show.


==References==
*Ismail served as host on RaveTV, home of [[Baltimore Ravens]] football.
*He hosted the shows "Ravens Report" and "Ravens Wired" 2008-2013.
*On [[WBAL-TV 11]] Ismail was a part of the show "Ravens Wrap-up" with Gerry Sandusky and Pete Gilbert 2011-2016.
*Ismail was the lead color commentator for RaveTV and WBAL TV 11 preseason NFL Baltimore Ravens broadcast 2010-2016.
*Ismail co-hosted w Pete Gilbert [[Baltimore Ravens|Ravens]] pre-season coverage pre and post game 2008-2010

*On [[WBAL AM]] [[98 ROCK]] Ismail co-hosted Ravens pre-game coverage radio shows "Ravens Extra" and "Ravens GameDay Insider" as well as "Ravens Post-Game" show in 2017.
*Ismail served as the lead color commentator on Ravens Radio Gameday Broadcast [[WBAL AM]] [[98 ROCK]] from 2010-2016
*Among his many highlights he was a part of the radio call for the [[Super Bowl XLVII]] winning Baltimore Ravens.
*Ismail hosted "Monday Night Live" on [[WBAL AM]] with co-host Brett Hollander 2009-2016.
*He was a regular contributor on [[98 ROCK]]Morning show "Justin, Scott and Spiegel".
*Ismail served as B.E.T. Black College Football #1 color commentator 2002-2003.

== External links ==
*[http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/10/ismail_qadry/ Qadry Ismail ESPN Bio]{{dead link|date=January 2011}}

== References ==
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Revision as of 18:30, 11 June 2018

Qadry Ismail
No. 82, 86, 87, 83
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1970-11-08) November 8, 1970 (age 54)
Newark, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Wilkes-Barre (PA) Meyers
College:Syracuse
NFL draft:1993 / round: 2 / pick: 52
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:353
Receiving yards:5,137
Touchdowns:33
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Qadry Rahmadan "The Missile" Ismail (born November 8, 1970) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1993 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Syracuse.

He also played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens (with which he won Super Bowl XXXV), and the Indianapolis Colts.

Early years

Qadry Rahmadan Ismail[1] born on November 8, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey the son of Ibrahim and Fat'ma Ismail. In 1985, Ismail moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and attended Elmer L. Meyers Junior/Senior High School while living with his grandmother Laura Bauknight. He, along with his older brother Raghib, would find himself being named the inaugural recipient of the Martin Luther King Youth Leadership Award given by the local chapter of the NAACP of Northeast Pennsylvania. In addition to playing high school football, he also ran track.

As a member of the track team, he was ranked the nations best high school hurdler by Track & Field News in 1988. He finished first at the 110m high hurdles Golden West Invitational. He was also a two time state team champion in track and field. He was a six time PIAA AA State champion in the 110m high hurdles, 300m intermediate hurdles, and 4x100. He was a two time PIAA AA silver medalist in the 4x400, as well as a bronze medalist in the 110m high hurdles. He was a four time PIAA Distric II team champion, and 12 time PIAA District II champion. He also earned two WVC team conference championships.

As a member of the football team, he was a two time All-scholastic selection as a wide receiver and defensive back. He was inducted into the PIAA Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was named the 1988 Athlete of the Year by The Citizens' Voice and the Times Leader.

College career

Ismail attended Syracuse University, where he was a member of the football team as well as track team. Ismail was the first two sport All-American at Syracuse since Jim Brown in 1967.

As a member of the track team, Ismail was an All-American in the indoor 55m hurdles, as well as the outdoor 110m hurdles. He was also an IC4A 110m hurdle, and 55m hurdle champion. He was also the Big East champion in the 110m hurdles, as well as the 55m hurdle. He also set the school record in the 55m hurldes. He was also the Big East champion in the 4x400. He was also the school record holder for the 4x400.

As a member of the football team, Ismail was an All-American selection as a kick returner in 1991. He was also a first team All-Big East selection as a wide receiver and kickoff returner, and a second team all-Big East selection as wide receiver.

Career statistics

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Returns Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg TD Lng Att Yds Avg Lng TD KR Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
1989 SYR 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 33 738 22.4 -- 0 -- --
1990 SYR 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 32 699 21.8 -- 0 -- --
1991 SYR 11 -- 37 693 18.7 3 -- 12 216 18.0 -- 3 19 475 25.0 -- 1 -- --
1992 SYR 11 -- 36 625 17.4 2 -- 22 217 9.9 -- 3 21 378 18.0 -- 0 -- --
Career[2] 44 -- 73 1,318 18.1 5 -- 34 433 12.7 -- 6 105 2,290 21.8 -- 1 -- --

Professional career

Ismail was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1993 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the highest drafted Syracuse player since Art Monk.

In 1999, he was voted Number 22 on the list of top 100 athletes by the Citizen’s Voice.

In 1999 with the Baltimore Ravens, Ismail led the team with 68 catches, 1,105 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, including career-high 258 yards in one game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. What might have been the high-water mark of Ismail's career and potential crowning moment came on January 28, 2001, when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 34-7 in Tampa, Florida in Super Bowl XXXV. Ismail caught a 47-yard reception and earned his first Super Bowl ring

In 2002, Ismail signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts as a #2 wide receiver behind Marvin Harrison.[3]

Career statistics

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Returns Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg TD Lng Att Yds Avg Lng TD KR Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
1993 MIN 15 3 19 212 11.2 1 37 3 14 4.7 6 0 42 902 21.5 47 0 1 1
1994 MIN 16 3 45 696 15.5 5 65 0 0 0.0 0 0 35 807 23.1 61 0 2 2
1995 MIN 16 1 32 597 18.7 3 85 1 7 7.0 7 0 42 1,037 24.7 71 0 3 2
1996 MIN 16 2 22 351 16.0 3 54 0 0 0.0 0 0 28 527 18.8 32 0 2 0
1997 MIA 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 8 166 20.8 27 0 0 0
1998 NO 10 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 28 590 21.1 39 0 2 1
1999 BAL 16 16 68 1,105 16.3 6 76 1 4 4.0 4 0 4 55 13.8 19 0 2 0
2000 BAL 15 13 49 655 13.4 5 53 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 51 25.5 38 0 0 0
2001 BAL 16 15 74 1,059 14.3 7 77 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
2002 IND 14 14 44 462 10.5 3 42 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career[4] 137 68 353 5,137 14.6 33 85 5 25 5.0 7 0 189 4,135 21.9 71 0 13 7

Broadcast career

After retiring from the NFL, Ismail began a career in broadcasting, spending time with Comcast Sports Net, BET Black College Football, and ESPN before becoming part of the Ravens’ broadcast team.[5] In March 2017, it was announced that Ismail would be a color commentator for the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League.[6]

Personal life

Ismail is the brother of Raghib "The Rocket" Ismail and Sulaiman "The Bomb" Ismail. He has three children Qalea, Qadry, and Qadir from his marriage to Holly Oslander Ismail. Ismail is a sports performance coach (Missile Training) at the Sports Factory in Bel Air, Maryland. He has worked with hundreds of athletes helping them improve on their fitness and speed.

Ismail served as the head coach of the Patterson Mill High School boys track and field team from 2011-2018. His daughter, Qalea, plays basketball at Princeton University.[7] In 2017, his son, Qadry, began playing wide receiver at Mercyhurst University.[8] In December 2017, his son, Qadir, signed to play quarterback at Villanova.[9]

References

  1. ^ Jackel, Peter (August 3, 1997). "Packers receiver Ismail again must defend his honor before NFL critics". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. p. 15. Retrieved June 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  2. ^ "Qadry Ismail College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  3. ^ Chappell, Mike (February 27, 2002). "Colts release Ismail for cap savings". Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  4. ^ "Qadry Ismail Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  5. ^ Parasiliti, Bob (April 14, 2018). "At Ravens Roost, Ismail dishes on why football matters". Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  6. ^ Allen, Scott (March 21, 2017). "Santana Moss will do color commentary for Washington's Arena Football League team". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  7. ^ "2015-2016 W. Basetball Roster {{|}} Qalea Ismail". GoPrincetonTigers.com. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  8. ^ "Mercyhurst Athletics - Qadry Ismail". HusrtAthletics.com. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  9. ^ Rapay, Eugene (December 20, 2017). "Quarterback Qadir Ismail signs Letter of intent". VUHoops.com. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
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